Japan, Denmark play to stalemate in women's friendly
Akatsuki Japan trailed early before fighting its way back into the exhibition game at Ariake Arena, which ended without an overtime period.
Small forward Minami Yabu top-scored with 12 points for a Japan team that connected on only nine of its 34 three-point attempts and committed 18 turnovers, including on a potential game-winning play in the final seconds.
The two teams will meet again on Friday in Japan's final warm-up before the Asia Cup starting July 13 in China.
"We made mistakes and uncharacteristic things we don't usually do, we did tonight," Gaines said. "We have a game tomorrow, which we'll play much better. We won't make those mistakes. The Asia Cup is important. We'll be ready to play our best basketball."
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